MMC-Hosted Psychology Conference Will Bring Students and Faculty from Over 20 Institutions to Campus

This upcoming Sunday, November 9, 2014, the Marymount Manhattan College Psychology Department will host students from over 20 universities and colleges for the 26th Annual Greater New York Behavioral Conference. Over 100 presenters from all over the U.S. will come to share their latest psychological research findings through student and faculty presentations and panels. Please join us from 12:30-6 PM for a wonderful day of enlightening presentations and panels (1:00-4:30), and for an award ceremony and a delicious brunch (12:30 PM) and dinner (5 PM). This event is free. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Theme: Psychology–Scientific Theory and Application

12:30: Registration, Refreshments, The Commons (3^rd Floor)

Welcome, meet people from area schools.

1 pm: Scientific research panels, in Rooms: Nugent 248, 249, 458, 462, 561

At 1-2:00 pm, 2:10-3:15 pm, 3:25-4:30 pm, 15 panels and workshops with presenters from over 20 institutions

4:40: Awards, in The Commons (3^rd Floor)

Presentation of certificates of participation and Awards for exceptional papers.

5 pm: Gala reception, conversation hour with distinguished Guests of Honor:

Jean Lau Chin, Adelphi U, & Incoming President, APA International Division

Debbie Joffe Ellis, Author and REBT Therapist, Global Presenter

Linda Zener Solomon, Marymount Manhattan College

Henry Solomon, Marymount Manhattan, & President, Manhattan Psychological Assn

Admission is free. All are welcome.

This Conference is endorsed by specific units within several organizations which welcome student participation: Society for Psychological Study of Social Issue, Association for Psychological Science, (APS), APA International Division, APA Society for General Psychology, Eastern Psychological Association, Manhattan Psychological Association, METRO Applied Psychologists, NYS Psychological Association, Psi Beta, Psi Chi. This Conference is hosted by Marymount Manhattan College. Any details: gnyc2014@gmail.com, or 212-636-6393.

The 15 one-hour panels on November 9 will include these three panels:

1-2 pm: Diversity and leadership

In this one-hour session, Jean Lau Chin discusses her new book, Diversity and Leadership, offering new insights on social identities, diverse leadership styles, and livedexperiences for effective leadership in a growing diverse and global society. Her book is available for signing.

Chair: Uwe P. Gielen, Saint Francis College

Presenter: Jean Lau Chin, Adelphi University

Discussants: Florence L. Denmark, Pace University and Tahereh Ziaian,University of South Australia

2:10-3:15 pm: The legacy of Dr. Rivka Bertisch Meir (1941-2014)

Until Dr. Rivka Bertisch Meir passed away suddenly on August 14, 2014, she was a remarkably vibrant psychologist for over 30 years on three continents. She deeply touched many people’s lives in diverse ways–as a professor, therapist, consultant, and noted leader of international psychology. In this two-part tribute, several people will briefly share how Rivka’s life touched theirs, and then welcome more reminiscences from attendees. Written remembrances will also be posted.

Chair: Joseph R. Lao, President, ADC International

3:25-4:30 pm: Psychology in Manhattan

In this one-hour session, speakers describe diverse aspects of psychology in Manhattan, and how the Manhattan Psychological Association is “all things psychological” in New York City.

Chair: Henry Solomon, President, Manhattan Psychological Association

History of psychology in Manhattan. Harold Takooshian, Fordham University

Union psychologists & DC37. Leonard Davidman, President, Local 1189, DC-37, & President-elect, NYS Psychological Assn

The Albert Ellis Institute in NYC. Deb Joffe Ellis, author and REBT therapist

Graduate schools in NYC. Sally Capanzano, Fordham University

Discussant: Sheila J. Henderson, Alliant International University

Published: November 05, 2014